Route Sales Representative

Hourly Route Sales Representative

Department: Route Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakewood, NJ

Compensation: $19.31 - $23.60 / hour

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Hourly Route Sales position, joining our Lakewood, NJ team.

• HOURLY RATE: Starting at $19.31/hour based on experience
• SCHEDULE: 5 day work week:
  Monday-Friday, some Saturdays required; approximately 45-55 hours a week
• BENEFITS: This position is full-time, benefit eligible. Elective benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance
  • Opportunity to contribute to a 401k with a company match
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
  • Paid Employee referral program

Safely drives a step-van delivery truck on assigned routes to sell, deliver, and merchandise products, and to provide excellent customer service to a variety of grocery, mass merchandise, and independent chain stores.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence
• Must possess an excellent driving record
• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No DUI within the past 3 years
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must pass a job-related assessment with a score of 70% or better
• All Herr Foods Inc. job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. Herr Foods also has a Random Drug Testing program for all active employees
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English
• Possess a stable work history with good references
• Display evidence of sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to different work and driving conditions
• Possess strong communication, persuasion, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively

• Constant reaching; frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, driving and lifting up to 32 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 48 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs. Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

KEY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Sell, deliver, stock and merchandise Herr's brand snack foods to grocery retail and independent chain stores
• Progressively increase current customer sales volume
• Build relationships with key decision makers
• Provide excellent customer service
• Inquire about customer needs
• Communicate product knowledge and suggestive sell
• Increase customer base by soliciting new accounts
• Execute company-sponsored promotional programs by acquiring temporary and incremental product displays, shelving, and racks
• Rotate and provide credit to accounts for stale or damaged items to provide the freshest product
• Process orders by entering product codes into hand-held computers
• Collect cash from customers and accurately process associated invoices
• Manage daily accuracy of product inventory
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle safety inspection, and maintain a clean truck

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at  or recruit­

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities